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Conditions at Barra da Tijuca in August
August: Late Winter Still Firing
August keeps the winter swell machine running. Average height is 4ft (1.2m), period 10.8s, and the direction mix remains S-rich, with S (31.8%), SSE (25.2%) and SE (18.6%) leading the way. The percentage of 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves climbs to 40.2%, and over 20% of the surf is 5ft (1.5m) or bigger. Ideal wind is 55%, so there are plenty of clean windows. Air temp is 21.0°C, precipitation stays low at 1.55 mm/day, and water temp cools to its yearly minimum of 21.0°C. A little extra rubber may be in order, but the waves are well worth it.
Average Spot conditions at Barra da Tijuca in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra da Tijuca during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Barra da Tijuca for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra da Tijuca for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Barra da Tijuca.